2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A MOT pass rate and common faults

194 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 194 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.6%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.1%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.7%
  2. Suspension19.1%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Body & chassis7.7%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn13.4%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn12.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A cars passed their MOT first time, across 194 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Jeep G-Cherokee Overland Crd A reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).